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Atelier découverte: Culturethèque
An introduction to our e-library
Come to this discovery workshop to learn more about Culturethèque and the resources available online to French Library members.
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New Members Event
Soirée Parisienne
Exclusive Parisienne Party for new members and a guest. Enjoy delectable French wines and treats, mingle with fellow new members and discover every corner of the Center!
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L'Heure du Conte: Ma famille, mes amis
Story time in French
We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our médiathèque for a magical story time in French!
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L'Heure du Conte: Même pas peur !
Story time is back!
We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our médiathèque for a magical story time in French!
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Canceled - Boston Art Song Society Concert
War, Peace, and Joy: European Songs
Due to unforeseen circumstances the event is postponed to a later date. Thank you for your understanding.
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Bouillon de Lectures: #NovembreNumérique
Les nouvelles technologies et la littérature
E-books, liseuses, tablettes, et bibliothèques numériques : nous voici dans le monde littéraire du 21e siècle...
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Wines of the Languedoc-Roussillon
A tasting with Vinadeis
Calling all wine lovers! Join us for a delicious evening, a tasting featuring eight different wines, led by Vinadeis.
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Berlioz, The Damnation of Faust
Panel discussion with Thomas Forrest Kelly and Esther Nelson
We are extremely proud to partner with our friends at the Boston Symphony Orchestra and our German neighbors at the Goethe-Institut for an incredible panel. Join us for an enthralling discussion of La Damnation de Faust.
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French Fashion Comes to Boston
Meet the New Generation
SOLD OUT - Join us as we unveil our Behind the Seams Series, dedicated to exploring the many facets of the fashion industry.
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The Bilingual Revolution
Book Talk and Signing with author Fabrice Jaumont
Join us for a lecture with Dr. Fabrice Jaumont, author of The Bilingual Revolution (La révolution bilingue), about the future of bilingual education in the United States. There will be a Q&A with the author and a book signing after the discussion.
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Boston Book Festival: Writing in Paris
A community-curated session presented as part of BBF Unbound 2017
Join us for a panel discussion on traveling and writing in France.
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Rejuvenating a classic, a contemporary Tartuffe production
Panel discussion with the Huntington Theatre Company
Join us for an in-depth discussion of the upcoming production of Tartuffe at the Huntington Theatre Company as Director Peter DuBois, dramaturge Charles Haugland, and members of the cast and creative team guide us through the “foolishness and folly” of Molière’s Tartuffe. The panel will be followed by a cocktail reception.
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Bouillon de Lectures: Une femme, des histoires
Les écrivaines à l'honneur
In October, we invite you to discover the life and writings of a female author, writer, muse, or poet for our monthly book club.
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Atelier découverte: Les jeux de société
À vous de jouer !
This month's Atelier découverte will feature our board games for children and adults.
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Ciné-Club de l'Alliance: Elle (2016)
A Film by Paul Verhoeven
Join us for our first fall film as we screen the exhilarating film Elle.
In this critically acclaimed film, a successful businesswoman gets caught up in a game of cat and mouse as she tracks down the unknown man who raped her.
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Library Book Sale
New and gently used books in French
Browse hundreds of books in French, with prices starting at $1, during our biannual book sale. There are not many opportunities to find French books at such a good price in the area, so don't miss your chance to stock up!
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First Week of Classes - Fall 2017
Help volunteer for the fall session launch of French classes!
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Cognac versus Armagnac, a tasting and lecture
Discover the subtleties of two iconic French brandies with Heavenly Spirits
Christine and Daniel Cooney will lead a fascinating lecture accompanied by a tasting to explore the limits of one’s palate, comparing French brandies and their exclusive characteristics. Cognac Organic Selection | Distillerie du Peyrat | France This Organic Selection is 4 to 5 years old. It is very lively, fresh and fruity. Cognac Petite Champagne […]
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Atelier découverte: La BD pour enfants
Comics, graphic novels, and more!
This month's Atelier découverte will feature our BD collections for children and teens.
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Bouillon de Lectures: Le roman policier
À qui profite le crime ?
September's book club will focus on the very best of classic and contemporary romans policiers, including detective stories starring Maigret, thrillers from authors Fred Vargas and Michel Bussi, and more.
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Boston Book Festival with Christine Angot
Presenting her novel, Incest
Christine Angot will be presenting her latest book, Incest
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Boston Book Festival with Édouard Louis
Presenting his novel, The End of Eddy
Édouard Louis will present his latest book, The End of Eddy
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Boston Book Festival with Christophe Boltanski
Presenting his book, The Safe House
Christophe Boltanski will be presenting his latest book, The Safe House
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Wonder Women
Anne Plaisance + Transition House
In this exhibition, tiny houses by the residents of Transition House as well as paintings by the artist Anne Plaisance aim to spark dialogue and develop strategies to address homelessness and violence against women.
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Fall Open House
Discover all the center has to offer
Learn more about our classes, library, upcoming events, and membership perks!
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Special Parkour Workshop
L'art du déplacement
Top Parkour French instructor leads a short presentation at the Center followed by a training on the Charles River Esplanade. Originating in Paris, Parkour is one of the world's fastest growing sports. This workshop is intended for ages 14+.
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Ciné-Club de l'Alliance: Plein soleil
Purple Noon (1960)
Join us for our final film of the summer before we return again in September as we screen the exceptional film that inspired The Talented Mr Ripley.
Tom Ripley is a talented mimic, moocher, forger and all-around criminal improviser; but there's more to Tom Ripley than meets the eye.
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Atelier découverte: A1-A2 resources
An introduction to the Library
This month's Atelier découverte will feature beginning (A1-A2) resources for students and francophiles.
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Bouillon de Lectures: Le roman historique
Voyagez dans le temps
June's book club will focus on historical fiction, a popular literary genre in our library collections.
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L'Heure du Conte
Story time in French for children 3 to 4 years old
We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our médiathèque for a magical story time in French! We welcome families with children 3-4 years old to this story time.